Join us for our Special Open Weekend

It’s the big reveal! The scaffolding has officially come down on the Rimu apartments and November’s construction update showcases the detailed design of the building’s elegant exterior. Construction is all-but complete outside, and the focus now moves to the interior where the final touches are being applied to the kitchens, walk-through wardrobes, and bathrooms, and our team is shaping The Botanic’s trademark exterior landscaping.  Some of our Rimu residents will be moving in in time for Christmas! If you’re interested in learning more about the Rimu apartments  but would like to see a completed apartment before you buy, get in touch with Michelle or Jan on 0508 268 264 or pop along to our Show Home from Monday to Friday between 11am-3pm. https://vimeo.com/1025959479

Where did you move from?Kumeu, overlooking Kumeu River Winery. What do you love most about the Botanic?We love our apartment, we love all the incredible friends we’ve made, and we love the village community. What are you enjoying about retired life?Being spontaneous, spending more time with family, and travelling when we want to. What have you learnt about retirement that you wished you’d known before?That your retirement years will be some of your best years.  How do you live a life filled with purpose?Our careers were about serving others and caring for people, and we’ve always loved being involved and being available for others. So now we’re looking at ways of doing that differently. What is the best thing about living on the Hibiscus coast?Someone said to us that you don’t need to leave the Coast because everything you need is here, and that’s so true. It’s great having the beaches so close. How would you describe the community at the Botanic?Caring, a lot of fun, and very inclusive. What is your advice to retirees thinking about moving to a retirement village?Don’t leave it too late. Go while you are still young enough to enjoy all there is on offer. How has the lock up and leave lifestyle changed your life?We don’t have to worry about getting someone to look after our property when we go away. We can go away in our motorhome or overseas to escape the winter whenever we like. What is your favourite dish at the clubhouse?For Chris, it’s Gary’s special salmon and feta omelette, and Stuart loves the lamb shanks. What is a great quote to live by?“Never put a full stop where a comma ought to be.” The story doesn’t always have to end.

Spring has sprung at The Botanic - the roof tent is off the Rimu apartments and the roof is on! The scaffolding is coming down from the exterior, and the focus has shifted to the interior where the kitchens are going in. Towards the rear of the village, drainage going in ahead of the development of the new villas, and our gardens are coming to life in this spring weather. Everything is green, green, green! If you’d like some more information, call Michelle or Jan on 0508 268 264 or pop along to our Show Home from Monday to Friday between 11am-3pm. https://vimeo.com/1014946968